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The Taw-ny-Owl takes shape in North Swindon
Taw Hill's pub should be open by designated for a pub at the en- June. Mark Edwards, who led the
next Easter and linking the area's trance to the area, but after a resi- campaign for the pub said resi-
name and wildlife in nearby dents' campaign supported by dents were absolutely delighted
Mouldon Hill park, it's to be called North Swindon MP Michael Wills, with the decision. "We can't wait for
the Taw-ny-Owl. a deal has been struck with Arkells. the Taw-ny-Owl to open; it's going to A family run business offering
Land owners Taywood were keen The name was announced and bring the community together." great service and very low
to develop flats on a site originally welcomed at the MP's surgery on 7 prices. If you can find it
cheaper, we will beat that
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A new, unusual and temporary tourist attraction is growing quickly just COMPACT CAMERAS
Examples:
to the south of junction 16 of the M4 - a six acre field planted with maize. Olympus Mju 11 ......................... £79.95
But whilst the fi- create a jungle- Olympus Mju Zoom 140 .......... £159.95
nal crop will provide themed maze incor- SINGLE LENS REFLEX
animal feed when porating bridges and Canon EOS 300 with 28/90 .... £239.95
harvested in the towers with a fun
autumn, over the puzzle to solve,
summer the site will making it a great
become the Great family day out and a
Western Maze, de- fabulous tourist at-
signed to puzzle traction for Wiltshire. Mark Edwards welcomes
and sure to intrigue. "Over the last few James Arkell to the Taw-ny-Owl site
The complex years mazes have Brewery managing director Nikon F55 + 28/80G ................ £219.99
shape of the maze, become very popu- James Arkell said he was heart- DIGITAL CAMERAS
created by world renowned com- lar on both sides of the Atlantic. ened by the positive support. "The Yashica Finecam S3 3.34 MP. £299.99
Fuji Flnepix 2600 2.0 MP ........ £249.99
pany Adrian Fisher Mazes, has The appeal of maize mazes is in £2 million investment is a major'
been transferred from computer their scale — it is very difficult to find commitment for us, but the enthu- MEMORY CARDS
Compact Flash 32mb ................ £19.99
onto the ground using GPS satel- an attraction where you can com- siasm from residents and Michael Smart Media 64mb .................... £29.99
litetechnology. one of the first times pletely lose your bearings. Mazes Wills is very encouraging." DEVELOP AND PRINT 24 hour service
in Britain where this has been done. provide hours of fun and frustra- The Taw-ny-Owl will be designed Any35mm film 6x4 ..................... £2.99
Any35mm film 5x7 ..................... £4.99
Great Western Maze owner, tion." in the style of a manor farmhouse
Lynda Warren said she loves get- In case visitors think they might with a lounge and family area where
ting lost in mazes, finding the cen- disappear without trace, there will food will be served and a public bar
tre and then getting out again. "We be look out points around the site with games and TV screens. Up-
have worked closely with the and organisers will send out search stairs will be two rooms to let, a
world's leading maze experts to parties to lead people out. landlord's flat and a function room.